Jop de VriezeThe world’s largest multidisciplinary survey on research integrity is in danger of falling short of its goals after two-thirds of invited institutions declined to collaborate, citing the sensitivity of the subject and fearing negative publicity.

That left researchers leading the Dutch National Survey on Research Integrity on their own to scrape many email addresses and solicit responses.

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AP Top 25: No. 1 Tide runs poll streak to 210, 3rd-best ever

The Associated Press college football poll.The Crimson Tide were the unanimous No. 1 for the third straight week and the top seven teams were unchanged for a fifth consecutive poll.Notre Dame was No.

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Staten Island bar defies coronavirus closure, co-owner arrested after hitting deputy with car, sheriff says

The co-owner of a Staten Island bar who officials say has continued to defy New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s coronavirus restrictions was arrested early Sunday for the second time in less than a week after allegedly hitting a deputy with his car, authorities said.

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Will the US ever have a national COVID-19 testing strategy?

NEW YORK – As the coronavirus epidemic worsens, U.S. health experts hope Joe Biden's administration will put in place something Donald Trump's has not — a comprehensive national testing strategy.Such a strategy, they say, could systematically check more people for infections and spot surges before they take off.

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Sheriff: Defiant NYC bar owner struck deputy with his car

NEW YORK – The co-owner of a New York City bar that authorities said has been defying coronavirus restrictions was taken into custody early Sunday after running over a deputy with a car, authorities said.Danny Presti fled from his bar, Mac's Public House, after deputies observed patrons entering the establishment Saturday night in violation of city and state closure orders, Sheriff Joseph Fucito said. Deputies attempted to arrest Presti as he left the bar early Sunday, but Presti got into his car, struck a deputy and kept driving for about 100 yards even as the deputy was left hanging onto the hood, Fucito said.Presti, 34, was eventually stopped and apprehended, the sheriff said.

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Trump attacks Georgia vote integrity in first political rally since losing re-election

Donald Trump pressed his grievances over losing the presidential election Saturday, using a rally to spread baseless allegations of misconduct in last month’s voting in Georgia and beyond even as he pushed supporters to turn out for a pair of Republican Senate candidates in a runoff election in January.“Let them steal Georgia again, you’ll never be able to look yourself in the mirror,” Trump told rallygoers.Trump’s 100-minute rally before thousands of largely maskless supporters came not long after he was rebuffed by Georgia’s Republican governor in his astounding call for a special legislative session to give him the state’s electoral votes, even though President-elect Joe Biden won the majority of the vote.The Jan.

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New research suggests Alberta COVID-19 R value currently too high to lift restrictions

new measures announced on Nov. 24.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Kenney said the province’s R value must be below one by Dec.

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Saskatchewan using H1N1 experience in COVID-19 vaccine rollout

COVID-19 vaccination plan next week, relying in part on the province’s experience delivering the H1N1 vaccine.On Wednesday, Saskatchewan Health Minister Paul Merriman said the government developed a “very robust” plan more than a decade ago in response to the H1N1 (or swine flu) pandemic in 2009, which included the involvement of current chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab.

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Former B.C. resident participating in AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial

COVID-19 vaccine trials around the world.Peter Wearing, who now lives in Arizona, is participating in the Stage 3 trial for the Oxford University-AstraZeneca vaccine.The U.K.-based drug maker’s vaccine is seen as an important part of the vaccine solution, as it does not need to be transported at supercooled temperatures, and is being offered at a fraction of the price of its rivals. AstraZeneca releases coronavirus vaccine data.

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Western’s Linda Hasenfratz, Maxwell Smith tapped for Ontario COVID-19 vaccine panel

coronavirus vaccine panel.The panel, headed by retired chief of national defence staff Gen. Rick Hillier, will oversee distribution of the vaccine when it becomes available.Among those sitting on the panel, officially named the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force, will be Linda Hasenfratz, Western’s 23rd chancellor, and Maxwell Smith, a bioethicist and assistant professor with the university’s Faculty of Health Sciences, the province announced.

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COVID-19 survey finds B.C.’s young people, families with young children impacted by pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic.Deputy Provincial Health Officer Dr. Réka Gustafson says young adults between the ages of 18 and 29 suffered a higher rate of declining mental health this spring.They were also more likely to have had their job prospects impacted by the pandemic.

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California sheriff's office doesn't plan to use patrols to enforce stricter COVID orders

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office in Southern California said Friday it will not utilize law enforcement patrols to enforce Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest coronavirus mitigation orders.

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With 14 new COVID-19 cases, Kingston region hits highest ever active case count

COVID-19 in the region Friday.With three new recoveries, the region now has 42 active cases, the highest active case count the region has ever seen. Kingston public health pushes for no-fault compensation for COVID-19 vaccine KFL&A Public Health says there are currently four workplace outbreaks in the region, with 11 active cases associated.The health unit released a detailed list of those who tested positive over the last 24 hours.

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Common disinfectants used against coronavirus can be harmful: experts

coronavirus pandemic continues to consume our lives, you may find yourself cleaning and disinfecting unlike ever before.While all the mopping of floors and wiping of surfaces may help reduce the risk of catching the virus, experts say the chemical solutions being used could also put your health at risk.“There are a lot of cleaning products or disinfecting products that have potential harms, especially if they’re used a lot or used improperly,” Jeffrey Siegel, a professor of civil and mineral engineering at the University of Toronto, told Global News.

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Montenegro's parliament approves new, pro-Serb government

PODGORICA – Montenegro’s parliament on Friday voted to approve a new conservative, pro-Serb coalition government, which will succeed a pro-Western party that has ruled the small Balkan nation for almost three decades.Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapic' cabinet is dominated by unelected technocrats, and its approval follows more than three months of negotiations with coalition partners after their narrow victory in August parliamentary elections.Lawmakers in the 81-seat parliament voted 41-28 Friday for the new government, with 12 abstentions.Krivokapic is a 62-year-old former university professor and political novice.

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Macron calls racial profiling 'unbearable,' announces survey

PARIS – France plans to launch a government-monitored online tool in January that is designed to identify and root out discrimination by police, President Emmanuel Macron said Friday. Macron called it “unbearable” that people of color are more likely to be stopped by law enforcement officers than white people.

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First Look: Universal shows ride vehicle for all new Jurassic World VelociCoaster

ORLANDO, Fla – Universal Orlando has hatched another detail about its anticipated high-speed roller coaster, the Jurassic World VelociCoaster.Friday morning officials gave fans a glimpse at the ride vehicle that will send guests up to 70 miles per hour and more than 150 feet in the air. The coaster is lined in a sleek light blue and black color.

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LA County Sheriff: Deputies will not enforce Gov. Newsom's stay-at-home order at businesses

LOS ANGELES - Deputies in Los Angeles County are not expecting to go all-out in enforcement at businesses if -- or when -- Governor Gavin Newsom's new stay-at-home order kicks in for Southern California.LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva explained enforcement at businesses is the health department's job, not his deputies."I want to stay away from businesses that are trying to comply the best they can," Villanueva said.The county's sheriff understands these businesses have been through a lot during the pandemic."They bent over backwards to modify their entire operation to conform to these current health orders, and then they have the rug yanked out from under them, that’s a disservice. I don’t want to make their lives any more miserable,"

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Daughter refuses to allow mum to sit alone in care home at Christmas despite Covid risk

A daughter has refused to allow her mum to sit in a care home corridor alone on Christmas Day this year despite coronavirus risks.

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3 teachers refuse work at Toronto school after 26 test positive for coronavirus

Three Toronto public school teachers refused to enter their classrooms Thursday, claiming conditions were unsafe. As Seán O’Shea reports, Thorncliffe Park Public School now has 26 cases of COVID-19.

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Gov. John Carney announces new stay-at-home advisory, universal mask mandate

DELAWARE - Delaware Governor John Carney announced Thursday a new stay-at-home advisory and strongly advised against gathering indoors with anyone outside your household from Dec. 14 through Jan. 11 as coronavirus cases continue to surge.The advisory does not apply to Delawareans in workplaces, and traveling to and from their places of work.In addition to the stay-at-home advisory, Gov.

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Survey: Widespread decline in social distancing preceded COVID-19 surge in US

LOS ANGELES - Social distancing has decreased dramatically since the spring, and the states that largely haven’t adhered to staying six feet apart and wearing masks are being hit the hardest by COVID-19 surges, according to a large survey.Researchers polled 139,230 individuals across all 50 states between April and November 2020 and found a general decline in social distancing over the summer and into the fall.For example, the percentage of people saying they have been in a room with people who are not members of their own household in the preceding 24 hours jumped from 26% in April to 45% in October.RELATED: US COVID-19 deaths top 3,100 in single day, hospitalizations reach record 100KLarge group activities have particularly jumped in

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Kelly Dodd Admits Coronavirus ‘Thinning The Herd’ Comment Was The ‘Stupidest Thing I’ve Ever Said, It Was Insensitive’

Kelly Dodd is speaking out about those “insensitive” coronavirus comments she made back in April.

‘No one wants to ever go through this’: Losing a spouse to COVID-19

What went wrong? 10 dead, more than 100 infected in University Hospital COVID-19 outbreaks “By Saturday night, I had to call an ambulance because he couldn’t breathe.”“By Sunday night, he was in the ICU, and they were prepping him in case he needed to be intubated.”He had a barrage of tests, and after several antibiotics and drugs, Lisa writes in her post that he “was laying on his stomach about 9 hrs a day so he could breathe…. just so he could breathe.”“I can tell you that no one wants to ever go through this; no one deserves this, Martin does not deserve this.” (Dec.

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Asda to hand £340million of Covid-19 tax relief back - Waitrose refuses

Asda has said it will hand back £340 million saved in business rates relief, joining four other supermarkets.

Gov. Doug Ducey defends Arizona's voting integrity, silences Trump's call

PHOENIX - Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Dec.

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One in five Brits don't have confidence in new Covid vaccine, survey finds

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxOne in five people in Britain have expressed lack of confidence that a newly approved coronavirus vaccine is safe, according to a new poll.A snapshot survey found that 27% said they are very confident the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is safe.Of the respondents, 43% are fairly confident it is safe, but 11% are not very confident and 9% are not confident at all.The findings come after the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) approved the vaccine for use to help fight the Covid-19 pandemic.The YouGov poll stated that 44% oppose it becoming legally compulsory for all people in Britain to get vaccinated against Covid-19,

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B.C. man in video of Starbucks confrontation fined twice for refusing to wear mask

Walmart employee in Dawson Creek, B.C., attacked after asking man to wear mask RCMP said they found the man and issued him another $230 ticket for failing to wear a face covering.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“No employee or member of the public should be subject to verbal abuse or be put at risk by anyone refusing to wear a face covering,” RCMP said in a statement.“This type of belligerent and grossly ignorant behaviour is unacceptable.”B.C.

Survey finds race- and sex-based harassment 'common' at FEMA

WASHINGTON – More than a quarter of employees at the Federal Emergency Management Agency said they were harassed or discriminated against based on their gender or race, according to a survey released Wednesday as part of the fallout from allegations of sexual harassment by a senior official at the organization. The survey by the RAND Corp.

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Prof Jonathan Van-Tam warns we won't ever eradicate coronavirus - but it may become seasonal like the flu

direct to your inbox England's deputy chief medical officer today warned that coronavirus will never be completely eradicated. Professor Jonathan Van-Tam told a Downing Street press conference this evening (Wednesday) that he believes the virus may become a 'seasonal problem' like the flu.

Breastfeeding Scots mum at risk of sepsis refuses hospital treatment over Covid-19 baby separation 'rules'

Covid-19 baby separation 'rules'. Emma O’Donnell’s doctor pleaded with her to go to the Queen Elizabeth hospital last month after her mastitis infection showed signs of sepsis.

India’s largest slum Dharavi reports 4 new Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

PTI.Maharashtra reported 4,930 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday taking the total count to 18,28,826. The state's Health Department said that 6,290 recoveries/discharges and 95 fatalities related to COVID-19 were also recorded in the last 24 hours.

Halifax Transit union calls for better mask enforcement as more drivers refuse work

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“I think we’re all trying to navigate the new normal, but I can’t stress enough that we educate in the first wave of a pandemic and we enforce in the second wave to avoid a third wave,” he said.Stacie Smith, a frequent transit user, says she’s noticing more and more people either not wearing a mask while on the bus, or wearing them improperly.“I just hear about all the horror stories of people not wearing masks on buses, which to me doesn’t make sense,” said Smith.“It’s safety.

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LHSC lowers flags to half-mast as University Hospital COVID-19 outbreaks claim 6 lives

COVID-19 outbreaks, which have now claimed six lives, the London Health Sciences Centre says it’s lowering flags to half-mast.In a brief message posted online Tuesday, CEO Dr. Paul Woods says the flag is being lowered in memory of the six patients who have died as a result of the ongoing outbreak.

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Coronavirus: 2 new deaths, 38 new cases in London-Middlesex

MLHU) reported 38 new coronavirus cases, two new deaths, and 14 new recoveries in the region to start the month of December.At least one of the deaths reported Tuesday is tied to the University Hospital outbreaks, as indicated by MLHU medical officer of health Dr. Chris Mackie on Monday.London Health Sciences Centre says that the UH outbreaks are associated with six deaths, as of Tuesday.There are now a total of 1,651 COVID-19 cases and 1,395 recoveries.

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Colorado bar owner joins pact to fight COVID restrictions: 'I refuse' to lay off staff before Christmas

Colorado bar owner Morgen Harrington said on Tuesday that she is “incredibly frustrated” with new coronavirus restrictions in the state, which prohibit indoor dining, and joined a pact of nearly 100 bars and restaurants that are continuing to serve customers inside. The co-founder and chief financial officer of Grimm Brothers Brewhouse in Loveland, Colo., told “Fox & Friends” on Tuesday that a “big part” of why she decided to join the pact is because she “can't look my staff in the face and lay them off again.” “I refuse to do that right before Christmas,” Harrington continued.

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Ice-T slams father-in-law who refused to wear a mask and nearly died from Covid

Ice-T has slammed his father-in-law for refusing to wear a face mask as he later nearly died from coronavirus.

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Mount Royal University men’s hockey team, Calgary Remand Centre see COVID-19 outbreaks

Several members of the Mount Royal College Cougars men’s hockey team have tested positive for COVID-19, while the Calgary Remand Centre is also dealing with another outbreak. Lauren Pullen reports.

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Universal gives details, opening date for Super Nintendo World

OSAKA, Japan – Universal Studios Japan has given fans of Super Nintendo a glimpse inside its highly themed and new immersive land. The land will feature Mario Kart and Yoshi-themed rides and attractions, restaurants and a number of shops.The land was originally scheduled to open at the Osaka theme park in July, but Universal delayed the opening due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.It will now open to guests on Feb.

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Coronavirus: 4 deaths, at least 80 cases tied to University Hospital outbreaks

COVID-19 cases and deaths tied to outbreaks at the London Health Sciences Centre’s (LHSC) University Hospital (UH) campus continue to climb, sitting at at least 80 cases and four deaths as of the end of day on Sunday.On Monday, Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) medical officer of health Dr. Chris Mackie said the health unit is investigating another “five, possibly more” cases involving staff and patients.

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COVID-19 rapid testing held in Wolfville after wastewater research

A COVID-19 rapid testing pop-up clinic was held up in the town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia on Monday. This move came after researchers detected traces of the coronavirus in the town’s wastewater. Jesse Thomas has more.

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Brock University announces delay in start of winter term

Brock University is extending its holiday break and pushing back the start of its winter term by a week due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Instead of opening on Jan. 4, 2021, Brock will re-open on Jan.

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Former Lehigh University student admits poisoning roommate

Yukai Yang EASTON, Pa. - A former Lehigh University student on Monday admitted poisoning his roommate's food and drink with a heavy metal substance.Yukai Yang, 24, pleaded guilty to attempted murder. Under the terms of a plea agreement, the Northampton County District Attorney's Office will withdraw other charges in two separate cases against Yang.Yang admitted he purchased thallium in March 2018 and the chemistry major acknowledged he beganThe roommate was diagnosed with heavy metal poisoning in April 2018.Yang faces between six to 20 years in state prison when he's sentenced on Jan.

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Turkish research ship in port after Mediterranean survey

ISTANBUL – The Turkish research vessel at the heart of an energy dispute between Turkey and Greece is back at port.In a tweet Monday, Turkey’s energy ministry said the Oruc Reis had returned to port in Antalya after completing two-dimensional seismic research in the Demre field. Ship tracker MarineTraffic showed the survey ship had docked.Tensions between the two neighbors and nominal NATO allies escalated over the summer with a military build-up after Turkey sent the survey ship, escorted by navy frigates, into disputed waters in the eastern Mediterranean.The move prompted Greece to also send its warships, and both countries conducted military exercises to assert their claims.

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Georgia Aquarium mourns death of largest female whale shark

ATLANTA - The Georgia Aquarium is mourning the loss of its largest female whale shark after its death.In a Facebook post, the aquarium said Trixie passed away after her health declined on Friday.According to the aquarium, Trixie was having difficulty navigating her habitat and, though the vets tried to help her recover, she did not survive. Trixie arrived at the aquarium in 2006 from Taipei, Taiwan as one of the aquarium's first four whale sharks at the time - the others being Alice, Ralph, and Norton.

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Trump's legal team to hold public hearing with Arizona Republicans on election integrity

PHOENIX - Members of President Donald Trump's legal team have scheduled a public hearing with select members of Arizona's legislature to gather and examine any evidence of election irregularities and fraud in the state.The hearing, planned to begin on Nov. 30 at 9 a.m., is intended to collect any evidence that would justify holding a special session for Arizona lawmakers to investigate further.The event was billed as a “fact-finding hearing” featuring members of Trump’s legal team and members of the Arizona Legislature, but top leaders of the Republican-controlled Legislature told The Associated Press that the planned gathering was not an official legislative event.According to press release by state Rep.

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Govt refuses to rule out third lockdown with Brits facing 'another coronavirus wave'

coronavirus cases rise sharply again in the new year.Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told BBC One's The Andrew Marr Show there was a "risk" of a third spike in case numbers "if we don't get the balance right".He warned Britain is at risk of suffering a third wave of coronavirus infections in the coming weeks.England is set to exit its second national lockdown on Wednesday, December 2 with the country reverting to the tiered approach in place before the lockdown.When asked whether there could be another lockdown if people fail to follow the regulations, Mr Raab said: "We're doing everything we can to avoid that."There's a risk of that (a third wave) if we don't get the balance right."Speaking to Sky earlier on, Mr Raab revealed hopes the UK

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NYC bar in COVID-19 hotspot refuses to shut down after state yanks liquor license

It’s an “open” rebellion. A Staten Island pub located in a coronavirus hot spot is stealing a page from Seattle’s anarchist cookbook, declaring itself an “autonomous zone,” free from the public-safety restrictions its owners say they will refuse to abide by.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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